“There are people who occasion in one, as it seems automatically, obsessive egoistic anxiety and preoccupying resentment. When confronted with such people one should if possible run: or else deaden the mind to them. (Or behave in some 'saintly' manner not here relevant.)”
The book follows the life and adventures of a young prince during the 14th century. more
Iris Murdoch was an Irish-Canadian philosopher and author, born on July 15, 1919, in Dublin, Ireland, and passed away on February 8, 1999. She is celebrated for her philosophical novels that intertwine moral and ethical dilemmas with complex narratives. Murdoch's work has left a lasting impact on the literary world, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century. more
“Those who occasion loss of dignity are hard to forgive.”
“Sometimes one has got to become monstrous in order to survive.”
“The room, the wall, trembled with precision, as if the inanimate world were about to utter a word.”
“I'm terribly in love with you. But please don't worry about it.”